Phoenix Technologies Software and New AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor Take Client Computing to New Heights

Business Wire, June 1, 2005

MILPITAS, Calif. -- Phoenix Technologies(R) Ltd. (Nasdaq:PTEC) today announced that its core system software will support the AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 dual-core processor, the newest member of AMD's innovative 64-bit computing family that allows businesses and consumers to do more in less time.

Customers can expect to see immediate benefits from the new processor technology, with higher levels of multi-tasking, as well as better performance from multimedia and security applications. The AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor was built from the ground up to be compatible with today's existing infrastructure, saving time and money for system builders and component makers who are moving to advanced 64-bit AMD (NYSE:AMD) platforms to create the latest generation of client devices.

Phoenix Technologies provides the Phoenix TrustedCore firmware that enables system builders and PC makers to use the new AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor in their designs. Phoenix firmware, the industry's most secure and reliable core system software, is used in the majority of the world's PCs, including the latest 64-bit and dual-core platforms.

"We know we can count on the talents of the Phoenix Technologies engineering team and its TrustedCore firmware to help promote the ecosystem of innovations, such as the AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor, and meet the growing demands of our customers for higher performance, enhanced security and greater value," said Bob Brewer, corporate vice president, Desktop Segment Marketing, Microprocessor Solutions Sector, AMD. "As a key AMD partner, Phoenix shares our vision to make simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing both pervasive and easy to integrate into our lives."

TrustedCore(TM) is Phoenix's flagship firmware for the reliable, secure and flexible operation of digital devices for desktop, server, embedded and mobile devices. Device designers can take advantage of Phoenix CoreArchitect(TM), a flexible developer tool built on Microsoft's Visual Studio, to easily customize their offerings and speed time to market.

"The AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core processor packs great performance with enhanced multi-tasking to deliver an ideal client platform," said Michael D. Goldgof, senior vice president and general manager of the Corporate Marketing and Products Division at Phoenix Technologies. "The market is increasingly recognizing the value of AMD64 technology, and with our Phoenix TrustedCore software as part of the solution, AMD customers can realize exceptional performance within a secure, reliable computing environment."

About Phoenix Technologies

Phoenix Technologies develops a complete product suite of Core System Software, tools and applications to deliver trusted, seamless computing to digital devices for an Internet-connected world. Phoenix Technologies helped launch the PC industry nearly 25 years ago. Today, the company is extending its leadership and knowledge at the core of machines, beyond the PC to a wide range of platforms and devices.

Phoenix Core System Software has set the standard for the world's leading branded PC OEMs and their global network of supply chain and software partners. Today, Phoenix solutions enable, secure, connect and recover the world's best-known systems. These solutions are built into the device core, where they are protected from viruses, user errors, hackers and corruption. Phoenix is headquartered in Milpitas, Calif. (Silicon Valley), with offices in global business and technology centers. For more information, visit www.phoenix.com.

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